Vive la fantaisie / Ceci n’est pas une fantaisie
Strange Interlude and DieDieMaoMao present… Vive la fantaisie / Ceci n’est pas une fantaisie(Long live the fantasy / This is not a fantasy) A few months ago, Strange Interlude woke up fairly early in the morning (for performers anyway) and made our way to one of our favorite Los Angeles venues, ArtShare L.A.There the inimitable filmmaker Nick … Continue reading
Lone Tree Music
Strange Interlude recently spent several weeks rehearsing, recording and performing in collaboration with the insanely talented composer Daniel Lemer. Daniel wrote us a piece for harp and cello inspired by his work with the gamelan ensemble at CalArts. Although Lone Tree Music does not pretend in any way to be an expression of traditional gamelan, … Continue reading
“subtle energy” with Kaley Lane Eaton & Strange Interlude
Hello Wonderful Listeners and Fellow Creators! Strange Interlude (harp & cello) recently arrived at our new home in Los Angeles, CA and we have been having an incredible time performing, rehearsing, and meeting with so many incredible colleagues. We are SO EXCITED to be in this beautiful (sunny) location and to kick things off we … Continue reading
Strange Interlude – Now on Video!
We wanted to share some exciting news about one of our recent collaborations with the amazing composer Mike Frengel. We recorded “On Thin Ice” for harp and cello at Northeastern’s beautiful Fenway Center in Boston and in addition to doing an incredible job with the recording, Mike and his assistants also created a pretty awesome video. … Continue reading
The Meetinghouse Sessions
Exiting news! We just wrapped Strange Interlude’s most recent recording project at the historic Housatonic Friends Meetinghouse in New Milford, CT. Interested in hearing what we’ve been recording? Come hear these pieces in concert at the meetinghouse on Sunday April 23rd at 2pm or on the Candlelight Concert Series at the Old Ship Church in Hingham, … Continue reading
Performing “Nothing Major!” by Paul Watkins
I had the great opportunity to play on a recital of music by Paul Watkins (photo below), including this piece, Nothing Major! for six players. Paul’s music is a lot of fun to play, so I hope you enjoy listening to it just as much! I also performed his Purple Monkey Dishwasher for flute and … Continue reading
Recital Recording Online!
The recording from my May recital is now online. You can hear it at my Music page, on my Home page, or just click below. Listening is always free, and downloads are pay-what-you-want (donations are greatly appreciated, if you so choose! Another great way to “donate” for free is to click “share” to repost or … Continue reading
Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello | Los Angeles | Solo, chamber, orchestral, weddings 